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Mushroom Cheese Balls

Cultural Context

Mushroom Cheese Balls are a delightful Italian appetizer, often enjoyed at family gatherings and festive occasions. They showcase the rich flavors of mushrooms combined with creamy cheeses, embodying the Italian love for simple yet delicious ingredients. Today, these tasty bites are popular in various cuisines around the world, often served at parties and gatherings as a finger food.

ItalianITappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
400 g ground meat
1 egg
50 g bread crumbs
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
300 g button mushrooms
70 ml milk
2 teaspoons flour
salt
pepper
oil
nutmeg
parsley

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone offers a similar texture at a lower price

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a less expensive alternative with similar flavor

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar crunch at a lower cost

1

Combine ground meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped button mushrooms, milk, flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and chopped parsley in a bowl.

2

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

3

Shape the mixture into small meatballs.

4

Heat oil in a pan and cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfryingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixerblenderair fryerfood processorjuicerpotscutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Mushroom CroquettesFormaggio Funghi Balls
Local Name: Polpette di Formaggio e Funghi

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